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Strengthening patient engagement is key to improving the impact of accountable care organizations (ACOs), according to a new resource guide compiled by the Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF) and the National Association of ACOs (NAACOS).

ACOs differ from traditional fee-for-service (FFS) systems in that they focus on keeping patients healthy and out of the hospital by prioritizing care coordination and preventative care. This theoretically leads to improved outcomes and a better patient experience, said the two organizations.

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